National Budget for 7.31.07 editions

* NOTE: Jean Hodges is on vacation this week. Please contact Michael Toeset in her absence.

Here are the top national stories coming today from GateHouse News Service. Stories are available at http://www.gatehousenewsservice.com/. Please submit stories below no later than 6 pm local time, unless you have breaking news that is changing significantly.

FILMING SNAFU
A film that is supposed to start shooting this week at various Abe Lincoln sites in Springfield, Ill., has faced scheduling quandries because of the possible budget shutdown.
Chasing (in doubt)

OBAMA WIFE
(w/pic, w/video) Michelle Obama will be in Peoria, Ill., to rally support (and money) for her husband's presidential campaign.
Merits; by 6 p.m.

NEW SCHIZOPHRENIA PILL
New treatment for schizophrenia was unveiled recently at Backus Hospital. We look at the pill and talk to medical experts about its potential. Patients reveal their hopes for the treatment. Norwich Bulletin, Howard, 18 inches, 6 p.m.
News
ETA: 6 p.m.
Art: Photo

MCAS DEAL
A teacher accused of helping her students cheat on the MCAS has reached a deal that allows for her reinstatement as a teacher. Patriot Ledger, Jette, 15 inches
News
ETA: 7 p.m.
Art: None

JUDGES THWART SEX STINGS
The youth swim coach caught trying to lure what he thought was a teenager online won't have to register as a sex offender – one of three recent such cases. Enterprise, Boyle. 20 inches
News
On wire now
Art: None

HARRY GOES TO MUGGLE SCHOOL.
What should teachers do about Harry Potter? Incorporate the books in the curriculum? Ignore them?
Lifestyle/Youth
On wire now
Art: Harry Potter illustration

BUSINESS

CELL PHONE HELP
Under IMO's free service, a wireless expert will visit companies to help them choose the right cell phone, carrier, price plan and applications - with the ultimate goal of saving the customer money. Waltham-based company launched service on Monday. MetroWest Daily News, Turner, 20 inches
News/Business
On wire now
Art: Photo

SPORTS

WALSH DIES
Canton Repository story on the death of legendary football coach Bill Walsh.
Sports and Homepage
ETA: Early evening
Art: None

ILLINI NOTEBOOK
John Supinie takes a quick look at questions and concerns heading into the school year for the University of Illinois athletic department and the Big Ten Conference. Football coach Ron Zook and the rest of the Big Ten coaches meet with the media starting on Tuesday.
Sports/Big Ten
ETA: Early evening
Art: None

PHIL MADDOCKS COLUMN
With the blessing of Congress, YouTube plans to grill the United States Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales, “and get the denials that the Senate Judiciary Committee can’t.” CNC West, 18 inches
Opinions/Columnists
On wire now
Art: None

NOAH BLUNDO: Let's make a deal: Will it be Lever No. 1 or No. 2?
Noah likes the thought of having two levers on his toilet.
Opinions/Columnists/Noah Blundo
On wire now
Art: Mug

JEFF VRABEL: Time for some monkey business
Strange story about a thieving monkey makes Jeff want to be a monkey hunter.
Opinions/Columnists/Jeff Vrabel
On wire now
Art: Mug

LORETTA LAROCHE: When household things fall apart
LaRoche wonders whether it wouldn’t be better to live in a hotel than to have to deal with home disasters.
Lifestyle/Columnists
On wire now
Art: Mug

TOM MARTIN: Mommy Mobile draws ire of hip nonbreeders.
Tom didn’t want a minivan, but it was his only option, really, and now he’s trying to play it cool while others make fun of his kind.
Opinions/Columnists/Tom Martin
On wire now
Art: Mug

TERRY MAROTTA: We’re not meant to be alone.
Terry talks about the benefits of having a large family around.
Lifestyle/Columnists
On wire now
Art: Mug

LIFESTYLES (Tuesday is Health&Fitness)

ADJUSTING TO PREGNANCY: Chiropractic technique helps moms-to-be
Arianna Giampaoli-Martinez of Westmont is only 2 months old, but seeing the chiropractor is nothing new for her. A look at how chiropractors are helping moms while they’re pregnant – and helping them and their kids after birth.
Lifestyle/Health
On wire now
Art: Photo of pregnant woman with chiropractor

'STOP THE BLEEDING’ -- Group fights self-inflicted wounds
"Stop the bleeding" are the words in blue on Katherine Hollien's black T-shirt. Katherine is one of thousands of teens responding to a group called To Write Love on Her Arms, a nonprofit organization formed to help Renee, a teenager who sought help to stop cutting herself.
Lifestyle/Health
On wire now
Art: None